Books in the Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics: series

Presents the latest scholarly research on social, political, and environmental variables that affect the ability of developing countries to reach an equal standing in the global economy. Highlighting theoretical foundations, critical analyses, and real-world perspectives, this book is designed for researchers, analysts, professionals, and upper-level students.

Challenges current economic theory, targeting the way gender is often used for economic gain or increased market share. It features chapters that combine the concepts of gender theory, sociology, and economics and cover topics including economic equality, gender bias, the history of gender economics, industrial creativity, and the impact of social connectedness on life satisfaction.

The global economic crises of recent years have offered some sobering lessons, compelling economists, political scientists, and policymakers to reconsider traditional theories regarding the cultivation of developing nations. This title empirically explores the relationship between a number of variables, including consumer confidence, private-sector performance, and governmental regulation.

Addresses the difficulties and challenges of the regulatory environment in South Asia. This research-based publication outlines the apparent issues and resolutions as these developing nations transition into global economic players. This is an excellent resource for policy makers, researchers and students.

Focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives concerning the social, environmental, and economic spheres of sustainability science. Emphasizing economic models, as well as mitigation policies and practices from various regions of the world, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, policy makers, government officials, and corporate leaders.

Presents the latest research on the dynamics of transitional economies and how certain obstacles can disrupt the effectiveness of the transition process. Highlighting the value of trade incorporation at the national and international levels, this book is ideally designed for researchers, professionals, government officials, policy makers, and upper-level students.

Focuses on practical experience and theoretical models for popularizing the concept of social entrepreneurship as a critical element of economic growth. The volume emphasizes the ways in which social entrepreneurship benefits developing regions, small and medium enterprises, and low-income communities.

A reference source for the latest perspectives on the performance and evaluation of National Promotional Banks (NPBs) within European economic contexts and their impact on social welfare. This volume features relevant coverage across innovative topics, such as funding, productivity, and financial structure indicators.

Provides a comprehensive examination of the social, psychological, and emotional factors in organisational behaviour and economic decision-making and how these issues provide a deeper understanding of various economic behaviours. This volume highlights relevant coverage across a range of topics, such as consumer behavior, inter-temporal choices, and self-employment.

Examines the impact of infrastructure development on modern economies. Highlighting relevant perspectives on topics such as employment, rural development, and energy production, this is an ideal reference source for researchers, students, professionals, practitioners, and policy makers interested in the social, health, and environmental infrastructures in contemporary economies.

A comprehensive reference source filled with informative discussions on the socio-economic expansion of developing nations. Featuring dynamic topics such as supply chain management, foreign trade deficits, service quality, and sustainable energy solutions, this book is an ideal resource for business managers, practitioners, professionals, and researchers.

Provides an authoritative look at how green investments are shaping global economies. Highlighting emerging topics such as socio-economic systems, green performance strategies, forest ecosystems, and food security, this is a detailed reference resource for all practitioners, academicians, graduate students, and researchers.

Provides a thorough examination of the impact of NFC payment technology on the convenience, flexibility, and usability of transactions. Including a range of topics such as network threats, operating modes, and data security, this publication is an ideal reference source for researchers, students, academics, professionals, and practitioners interested in mobile technology in financial systems.

Presents the latest scholarly research on various initiatives and policies developed to enhance the current infrastructure of modern nations. Including the role of economics, finance, and multiple industry perspectives, this book covers a range of pertinent topics such as R&D initiatives, foreign direct investment, and trade liberalization.

Presents the latest scholarly information on the role of socio-economics in sustainable development initiatives. Featuring coverage on a variety of topics and perspectives including social economy innovation, cultural management, and social networking, this publication is designed for researchers, policy makers, and academics.

Features dual perspectives on the business and political viewpoints for nations striving to maintain their economic standing in the era of globalization. Providing insight into various economic factors impacting global businesses and international affairs, this publication is a reference source for students, policymakers, international diplomats, researchers, scholars, and practitioners.

Focuses on the consequences and determinants of the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), which has remained an important issue in international accounting. This timely publication brings to the forefront issues related to the political and economic influences and impacts of IFRS in addition to providing a platform for further research in this area.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the importance of information asymmetries and uncertainties and their effects on the overall regulation of financial industries. This publication features extensive coverage on a wide range of perspectives, such as financial reporting standards, investor confidence, and capital flows.

Presents scholarly research on the socio-economic dynamics of unemployment and the development of new policies to assist in regulating the global labour market. Highlighting innovative approaches and relevant perspectives, such as outsourcing, trade openness, and employment protection, this publication is designed for policy makers, professionals, practitioners, graduate students, and academics.

Presents academic research on the diffusion of new information and communication technologies for social progress. Highlighting a comprehensive range of topics such as financial inclusion, manufacturing, and workforce development, this book is designed for academics, professionals, policy makers, graduate students, and practitioners interested in economic and social developments.

Financial markets around the world can affect each other in a matter of seconds as financial information systems are programmed to buy or sell stocks and financial derivatives automatically when activated by sudden changes in global market trends and conditions. Information Systems for Global Financial Markets: Emerging Developments and Effects offers focused research on the systems and technologies that provide intelligence and expertise to traders and investors and facilitate the agile ordering processes, networking, and regulation of global financial electronic markets. How these systems work to manipulate, move, and provide intelligence to the stock market is still a mystery to many students, and it is the intent of this book to provide real-world cases and examples that can unveil these systems to business students interested in financial trading, the dynamics of financial electronic markets, and the tactical technologies that facilitate the trading process and trading decisions.

Many countries now run their economies based on sustainable economic structures to improve production models and overall living conditions. This title discusses the implementation of environmentally friendly models in contemporary economies, as well as the development and evolution of such strategies in recent years.

Discusses methods and techniques that make financial administration more efficient for professionals in economic fields. Featuring relevant topics such as mean-variance portfolio theory, decision tree analysis, risk protection strategies, and asset-liability management, this publication is ideal for academics, students, economists, and researchers.